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Reunification is the process of returning children in temporary out-of-home care to their families. Reunification is both the primary goal for children in out-of-home care, as well as the most common outcome.

First reading, referred to Human Services and Early Learning on 2.13.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning at 1:30 p.m. on 2.19.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning at 1:30 p.m. on 2.20.19.
(Updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services and Early Learning on 2.13.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning at 1:30 p.m. on 2.19.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning at 1:30 p.m.
(Updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 2.13.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 2.13.19; referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care.
Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 2.22.19 at 1:30 p.m.
(Updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 2.13.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 2.13.19.
Referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 2.13.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 2.22.19 at 1:30 p.m.
(Updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 2.11.19.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 2.13.19 at 8:30 a.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation at 1:30 p.m.
Majority; do pass on 2.19.19.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 2.21.19.
(Updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 2.11.19.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 2.13.19 at 8:30 a.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation at 1:30 p.m.
Majority; do pass
And refer to Ways & Means on 2.19.19.
Referred to Ways & Means on 2.21.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(Updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Law & Justice on 2.11.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice on 2.18.19 at 10:00 a.m.
Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice on 2.21.19 at 10:00 a.m.
(Updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness on 1.21.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 1.29.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care and Wellness on 2.19.19 at 1:30 pm.
HCW-Majority; do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Referred to Appropriations 2.21.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development on 2.1.19.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development on 2.7.19 at 1:30 p.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to College & Workforce Development on 2.1.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.19.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive sessions scheduled in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.20.19 at 1:30 p.m., and 2.22.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to College & Workforce Development on 2.1.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development on 2.13.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Was not exec’d out of committee.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on 2.7.19.
Scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 2.20.19 at 1:30 p.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 2.6.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.13.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Passed by the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.20.19 at 1:30 p.m.
(Updated on
2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.6.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.19.19 at 10:00 a.m.
Executive session
scheduled
in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.22.19 at 10:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.5.19.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.19.19 at 10:00 a.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.22.19 at 10:00 a.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 2.5.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.13.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.15.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Referred to Appropriations 2.19.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to College & Workforce Development on 2.4.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.13.19 at 3:30.
Executive sessions scheduled in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.20.19 at 1:30 p.m. and 2.22.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 2.4.19.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.6.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.13.19 at 1:30pm.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.15.19 at 8:00 a.m.
1st substitute bill passed.
Bill referred to appropriations 2.20.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 2.4.19.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.6.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.13.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.15.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive action was taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.19.19 at 1:30pm.
Passed a substitute bill.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.4.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.20.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive session
scheduled
in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.22.19 at 10:00 a.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Law & Justice on 2.6.19.
Public hearing scheduled
in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice on 2.18.19 at 10:00 a.m.
Did not come up for a vote in Law and Justice
(updated 2.22.19)

First Reading; held at the desk on 2.4.19.
On motion, referred to Law & Justice on 2.4.19.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice on 2.14.19 at 10:00 a.m.
Executive session scheduled in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice on 2.21.19 at 10:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 1.21.19.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 1.22.19.
Executive action taken- passed- on 1.23.19 in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 1.25.19.
Place on second reading by Rules Committee on 2.12.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Law and Justice committee on 1.14.19.
Public hearing in the Senate committee for Law and Justice on 1.17.19.
Executive session in the Senate Committee for Law and Justice on 1.24.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice on 1.24.19- passed.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 1.25.19
(updated 2.1.19)

First reading, referred to Housing Stability & Affordability
on 1.22.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Housing Stability & Affordability
on 1.28.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken in the Senate Committee on Housing Stability & Affordability on 1.30.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Housing Stability & Affordability on 2.4.19; passed.
Referred to Rules for second reading on 2.5.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.28.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 2.4.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 12:05 p.m.
Majority; 1st substitute bill passed
And refer to Ways & Means on 2.12.19.
Referred to Way & Means on 2.14.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development on 1.28.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development on 2.5.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken, but not yet reported, in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development on 2.14.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 1.28.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at on 2.4.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 2.6.19; Majority pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 2.7.19.
Made eligible to be placed on second reading on 2.19.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 1.29.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 1.30.19; referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 2.15.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Passed by the Senate Committee on Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care at 6:00 p.m. (Subject to change).
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 1.29.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 2.12.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation at 1:30 p.m.
Majority; 1st substitute bill passed.
And refer to Ways & Means on 2.19.19
Referred to Ways & Means on 2.21.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 1.29.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at and referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 1.30.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 2.1.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled in the Senate Committee on Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 2.15.19 at 1:30 p.m.
1st substitute bill passed.
And refer to Ways & Means on
2.15.19.
Referred to Ways & Means on 2.19.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 p.m. (Subject to change) on 2.26.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.28.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.8.19 at 8:00 a.m. (Subject to change).
Executive action taken, but not yet reported, in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.13.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Education on 1.28.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Education on 2.12.19 at 3:30 p.m.
Executive session in the House Committee on Education on 2.18.19 at 1:30 p.m., 2.19.19 at 3:30 p.m., and 2.21.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to College & Workforce Development on 1.28.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.5.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.8.19 at 8:30 a.m.
Executive sessions scheduled in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.20.19 at 1:30 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Education on 1.28.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Education on 2.12.19 at 3:30 p.m.
Executive sessions scheduled in the House Committee on Education on 2.18.19 at 1:30 p.m., 2.19.19 at 3:30 p.m. and 2.21.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to College & Workforce Development on 1.29.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.5.19 at 1:30 p.m. (Subject to change).
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development 2.8.19 at 8:30am.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness on 1.29.19.
Scheduled for a hearing on 2.15.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.20.19 at 1:30 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.29.19.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.1.19 at 8:00
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.6.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.8.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 1.25.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 2.6.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 2.12.19; passed.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 2.14.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 1.25.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 1.28.19.
Referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 1.28.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 2.22.19 at 1:30 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.25.19.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.5.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.8.19; majority passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.14.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.25.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.12.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.15.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Majority; do pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness on 1.25.19.
Public hearing scheduled in House Committee on
Health Care & Wellness on 2.8.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive session scheduled, but not action taken, in House Committee on
Health Care & Wellness on 2.13.19.
Executive session scheduled in House Committee on
Health Care & Wellness on 2.15.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary on 1.25.19
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.13.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.20.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.25.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.1.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.6.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.11.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.20.19 at 3:30 p.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.25.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.8.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.13.19 at 1:30 p.m.
1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.18.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.25.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.12.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.15.19 at 8:00 a.m.
1st substituted bill passed.
Referred to Rules 2 Review on 2.19.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.25.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.30.19 at 1:30 p.m. (subject to change)
Executive action in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.5.19;1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.8.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Law & Justice on 1.25.19
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice on 2.14.19 at 10 a.m.
Passed by the Senate Committee on Law & Justice on 2.21.19 at 10 a.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development on 1.25.19.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development on 2.5.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 p.m.
HEWD - Majority; do pass.
And refer to Ways & Means on 2.19.19.
Referred to Ways & Means on 2.21.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 1.25.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 1.28.19.
Referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee
On Health & Long Term Care on 1.28.19.
Scheduled for a hearing on 2.21.19 at 6:00 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 1.25.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 2.6.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation; majority passed and referred to Ways & Means on 2.12.19.
Referred to Ways & Means on 2.14.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development on 1.30.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development on 2.7.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 1.30.19.
Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation at 8:00 a.m.
Majority; do pass on 2.20.19.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 2.21.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.30.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.1.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.6.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.8.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Rules for Review on 2.14.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.30.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.8.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.13.19 at 1:30 p.m. Majority; do pass.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.18.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness on 1.30.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.15.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive sessions scheduled in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.20.19 at 1:30 p.m. and 2.22.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.30.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.5.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.13.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.15.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning at 1:30 PM
HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.30.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.12.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.15.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.19.19.at 1:30 p.m. and 2.20.19 at 1:30 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections on 1.30.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations on 2.6.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations on 2.13.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
(updated on 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections on 1.31.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections on 2.22.19 at 1:30 p.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.21.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.29.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.5.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.8.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.21.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the
Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 2.4.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the
Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 2.12.19; 1st substitute bill passed and referred to Ways & Means.
Referred to Ways & Means on 2.14.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.21.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.28.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Exec action taken in Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.28.19; majority pass.
Referred to Ways and Means on 1.31.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee Ways & Means on 2.13.19 at 3:30 p.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 1.21.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 1.30.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation; 1st substitute bill passed on 2.7.19.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 2.8.19.
Passes to Rules Committee for second reading on 2.19.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness on 1.14.19.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 1.15.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 1.25.19; majority pass.
Referred to Appropriations on 1.29.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.7.19 at 3:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.13.19; majority pass.
Placed on second reading on 2.15.19.
Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading passed on
2.22.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.22.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.28.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 2.4.19; majority passed 1st substitute bill and referred to Ways & Means.
Referred to Ways & Means on 2.5.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 2.13.19 at 3:30 p.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 1.21.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 1.21.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 1.21.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 1.25.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken (but not yet reported) in the Senate Committee on Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 2.14.19 at 8:00 a.m.
1st substitute bill passed.
And refer to Ways & Means on
2.14.19.
Referred to Ways & Means on 2.15.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 p.m. (Subject to change) on
2.26.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 1.21.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 1.21.19.
Referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 1.21.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 2.14.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Passed by the Senate Committee on Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 2.21.19 at 6:00 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Education on 1.17.19.
Scheduled for Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Education on 1.28.19 at at 1:30 p.m. (Subject to change)
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Education on 1.31.19 at 8:00 a.m. (Subject to change)
(updated 1.25.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.21.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.25.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.29.19; majority pass.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.1.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary
on 1.21.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.12.19 at 10:00 a.m.
Executive session
taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.20.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.21.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.23.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.30.19 at 1:30 p.m., majority pass.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.1.19.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.1.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.18.19 at 3:30.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.21.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.23.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.30.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.1.19.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.4.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.18.19 at 3:30 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services and Early Learning on 1.21.19.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services and Early Learning on 1.23.19.
Executive session, but no action taken in the House Committee on Human Services and Early Learning on 1.30.19.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on Human Services and Early Learning on 2.1.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services and Early Learning on 2.8.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.14.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness on 1.21.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 1.29.19 at 1:30 p.m. (subject to change)
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.6.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.8.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.13.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.22.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.1.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.6.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.8.19.
Referred to Rules to Review on 2.11.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

Referred to Senate Committee for Law & Justice on 1.23.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice on 2.14.19 at 10:00 a.m.
Executive session scheduled in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice on 2.21.19 at 10:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Health and Long Term Care on 1.23.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 1.28.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee on 1.28.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 2.15.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Passed by the Senate Committee on Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care on 2.21.19 at 6:00 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Education on 1.23.19.
Scheduled for Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Education on 2.5.19 at 3:30 p.m. (Subject to change)
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on Education on 2.7.19.
Executive action was taken in the House Committee on Education at 3:30pm.
1st substitute bill passed.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary on 1.23.19.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.15.19 at 10:00 a.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.20.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Public Safety on 1.23.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Public Safety at on 2.15.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session taken in the House Committee on Public Safety at on 2.18.19 at 1:30 p.m., 2.19.19 at 3:30 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness on 1.23.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.15.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.19.19 at 1:30pm.
1st substitute bill passed.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Public Safety on 1.23.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Public Safety on 1.29.19 at 3:30.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on Public Safety on 2.7.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Public Safety on 2.21.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 1.18.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 2.8.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 8:00 a.m. (Subject to change) on 2.22.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 1.18.19.
Public hearing scheduled on 1.25.19 in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 8:00 a.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 2.8.19; 1st substitute bill passed and referred to Ways & Means.
Referred to Ways & Means on 2.11.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 2.19.19 at 3:30 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.18.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.28.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 2.12.19; 1st substitute bill passed and referred to Ways & Means.
Referred to Ways & Means on 2.14.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.18.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.29.19 at 1:30 p.m. (subject to change)
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.1.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.5.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.20.19 at 3:30 p.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.18.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.30.19.
Executive action in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.1.19; passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.5.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness on 1.18.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 1.29.19 at 1:30 p.m. (subject to change)
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.6.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.8.19; 1st substituted bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.14.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

Referred to Senate Human Services, Reentry, and Rehabilitation on 1.24.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 2.6.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation at 1:30 PM
Majority; 1st substitute passed on 2.19.19.
On motion, referred to Ways & Means on 2.21.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

Referred to the House Human Services and Early Learning Committee on 1.24.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.5.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.6.19; majority pass.
Referred to Rules to Review on 2.8.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

Referred to the House College and Workforce Development Committee.
Scheduled for a public hearing on 1.30.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Scheduled for executive session, but no action taken, in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.6.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.8.19; majority pass.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.14.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

Referred to House Human Services & Early Learning on 1.24.19.
Public Hearing in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.29.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.5.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.7.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

Referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.29.16.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.30.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.1.19; passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.5.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.20.19 at 3:30 p.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

Referred to the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.12.19 at 10:00 a.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.20.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

Referred to the House Committee on College and Workforce Development on 1.24.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on College and Workforce Development on 2.6.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on College and Workforce Development on 2.8.19, 2.12.19, and 2.13.19.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on College and Workforce Development on 2.15.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.25.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.12.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.15.19 at 8:00 a.m.
1st substituted bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.20.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

Referred to the House College and Workforce Development Committee.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.5.19 at 1:30 p.m. (Subject to change)
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.8.19 at 8:30am.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.20.19 at 1:30 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.17.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.28.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 2.4.19; passed and referred to Ways & Means.
Referred to Ways & Means on 2.5.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 on 2.20.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Education on 1.17.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Education on 2.4.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on Education on 2.7.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.22.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.1.19 at 8:00 a.m. (subject to change)
(updated 2.1.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.17.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.25.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.29.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.1.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.13.19 at 3:30 p.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 1.17.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care; Majority referred without recommendation to Ways & Means on 1.25.19.
Referred to Ways & Means on 1.28.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Education on 1.16.19.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Education on 1.28.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken in the House Committee on Education on 1.31.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education on 2.7.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.11.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.20.19 at 3:30 p.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.17.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.30.19 at 1:30 p.m. (Subject to change).
(updated 2.15.19)

Referred to Education on 1.7.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Education on 2.4.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session taken in the House Committee on Education on 2.7.19; 1st substitute bill passed
Referred to Appropriations on 2.11.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

Referred to Early Learning/K-12 Education on 1.17.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.30.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education; 1sst substitute bill passed and referred to Ways & Means on 2.6.19,
Referred to Ways & Means on 2.7.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 2.20.19 at 3:30 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.17.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.28.19 at 1:30 p.m. (Subject to change)
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.30.19; majority passed 1st substitute bill and referred to Ways & Means.
Referred to Ways & Means on 1.31.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.17.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.5.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.8.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.13.19.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Education on 1.17.19.
Scheduled for Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Education on 1.28.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Education on 1.31.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education; 1st substitute bill passed on 1.31.19.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.4.19, but no hearing scheduled yet.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Education on 1.17.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Education on 2.5.19 at 3:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education on 2.7.19; majority pass.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.11.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.20.19 at 3:30 p.m.
Has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Education on 1.17.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Education on 2.5.19 at 3:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled, but not action taken, in the House Committee on Education on 2.7.19.
Executive session scheduled in the House Committee on Education on 2.18.19 at 1:30 p.m.; 2.19.19 at 3:30 p.m.; and 2.21.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness on 1.17.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.6.19 at 1:30 p.m. (Subject to change)
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.6.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.8.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.13.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Education on 1.16.19
Public hearing in the House Committee on Education on 2.14.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Education on 2.19.19 at 3:30 p.m.
Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Education on 2.21.19 at 8:00 a.m.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to State Government & Relations on 1.15.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations on 1.23.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations on 1.29.19; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 1.31.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.18.19 at 3:30 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 1.18.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 1.25.19; Majority; 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 1.29.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to College & Workforce Development on 1.14.19
Public hearing in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 1.22.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 1.29.19, 1.30.19, 2.5.19, and 2.6.19 and 2.8.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development on 2.13.19; majority pass.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary on 1.14.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 1.29.19 at 10:00 a.m.
Executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary on 2.8.19 at 10:00 a.m.
(updated 2.8.19)

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness on 1.14.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 1.23 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive session scheduled, but no action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.6.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2.8.19; 1st substitute bill passed .
Referred to Rules to Review on 2.13.19
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 2.15.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness on 1.14.19. Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 1.15.19 at 1:30 p.m. Executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 1.25.19 at 8:00 a.m. (Subject to change)

First reading, referred to Transportation on 1.14.19
Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Transportation on 1.21.19 at 3:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation on 1.23.19- 1st substitute bill passed.
Referred to Rules for Review on 1.28.19.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 2.5.19.
On 2.7.19.1st substitute bill substituted; rules suspended. placed on third reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 71; nays, 25; absent, 0; excused, 2.
In the Senate, first reading, referred to Transportation
2.11.19
(updated 2.15.19)

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 1.24.19.
Exec action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 1.29.19; passed and referred to Ways & Means.
Referred to Ways & Means on 1.31.19.
Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 1.31.19 on 2.6.19 at 3:30 p.m.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 2.6.19 at 3:30.
(updated 2.15.19)

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.14.19
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1.28.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 2.4.19; majority passed and referred to Ways & Means.
Referred to Ways & Means on 2.5.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 2.13.19 at 3:30 p.m.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 1.14.19
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 1.18.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 1.21.19 - passed and referred to Senate Ways & Means.
Referred to Senate Ways & Means on 1.23.19, but no hearing scheduled yet.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care on 1.14.19
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care on 1.25.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 1.30.19; majority pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 1.31.19.
Placed on second reading for Rules Committee on 2.5.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care on 1.14.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care on 1.25.19 at 8:00am.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 1.30.19; majority pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 1.31.19.
Bill made eligible to be placed on second reading on 2.19.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care Committee on 1.14.19.
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care on 1.25.19 at 8:00 a.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 1.30.19; majority pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 1.31.19.
(updated 2.22.19)

First reading, referred to Law and Justice committee on 1.14.19.
Public hearing in the Senate committee for Law and Justice on 1.17.19.
Executive session in the Senate Committee for Law and Justice on 1.24.19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice on 1.24.19- passed.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 1.25.19.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 2.12.19.
(updated 2.15.19)

Passed Senate by unanimous vote on 3/22/2018. Received in the House and referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce on 3/26/2018. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote on 6/13/2018. Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendments to S. 1091 by Unanimous Consent on 6/21/18. Presented to President on 6/27/2018 and signed into law (Public Law No: 115-196) by President on 7/7/18.
(updated 1/8/19)

Passed in the House on 2/5/2018. Passed Senate without amendment by unanimous consent and sent message on Senate action sent to the House on 3/23/2018. Presented to the President on 4/3/2108 and signed into law on 4/13/2018. (updated 1/8/19)

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2/23, first reading and referred to Ways and Means
On 2/27, public hearing in Ways and Means.
Exec action taken on 3/1; 1st substitute bill passed. Referred to Rules for second reading.
On 3/2, placed on second reading. The bill did not come up for a vote and therefore is dead.
(updated 3/8)

Introduced, reintroduced, and retained during the 2017 legislative session.
In 2018, passed on third reading in the Senate on 2/9; yeas 46, nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2.
First reading in the House on 2/13.
The bill was heard and exec’d in the House Committee on Public Safety on 2/22.
Heard in Appropriations on 2/24. Exec. action taken on 2/26; majority passed with amendment(s) by Public Safety and Referred to Rules.
No further action as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard and passed in the Senate Human Services Committee, sent to Senate Rules, pulled in Rules, and passed by the Senate on third reading.
On 2/9, first reading in the House, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services on 2/16. Exec action taken on 2/20; passed with amendment(s).
Referred to Rules on 2/23.
On 2/26, Rules relieved of further consideration and placed on second reading. The bill has not yet come up for a vote.
No further action as of 3/8.. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

Passed out of the House on 1/24 and has been referred to Senate Human Services & Corrections. The bill has not yet been scheduled for a hearing. Note; this bill was passed by the House in 2017 but died in the Senate.
HB1790 passed by majority in the Senate Human Services and Corrections committee on 2/21.
Referred to Rules for second reading on 2/22.
Placed on second reading consent calendar on 2/26.
On 2/27, Rules suspended and placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
On 3/3, Speaker signed. On 3/6, President signed and delivered to Governor. He is scheduled to take action on the bill on 3/9.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard, amended and passed in Senate Ways and Means and went to Senate Rules.
The bill was pulled in Rules but did not come up for a vote in the Senate, and therefore is dead. (updated 2/14)

The bill was heard, amended and passed in the House Health and Wellness committee, heard, amended and passed in House Approps, and was then referred to House Rules.
HB2572 was pulled in Rules, voted on by the House, 98-0, and was heard on 2/22 by the Senate Human Services and Corrections Committee.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections on 2/23; majority; passed with amendment(s) and referred to Ways & Means.
Heard in Ways & Means on 2/24 and executive action taken on 2/26; majority; do pass with amendment(s). Referred to Rules Committee for second reading.
3/1, placed on second reading by Rules.
No further action as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was referred to House Appropriations. It has not been scheduled for a hearing but it is possible it is being considered ‘NTIB, necessary to implement the budget’). We’ll see!
No further action as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
[Note: it is possible there is language in the budget related to this but as of this writing that further exploration of the budget needs to occur.]
(updated 3/8)

Exec action taken in the Early Learning & Human Services committee on 2/2 and referred to Appropriations
On 2/5, HB2895 first substitute bill was passed in Appropriations and was referred to Rules.
On 2/13, placed on second reading in Rules and on 2/19 referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
HB2895 did not come up for a vote in the House and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/22)

The bill was heard and passed in Senate Human Services & Corrections on1/24 and passed in Rules on third reading on 2/9; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
First reading in the House on 2/13 and referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
Hearing and exec action taken in Early Learning & Human Services on 2/23. ELHS – Majority passed and referred to Rules.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/27.
On 3/1, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Om 3/6, President signed and on 3/8, the Speaker signed. The bill will now be delivered to the Governor.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard, amended and passed in Senate Ways and Means and sent to Rules. It was pulled in Rules and passed on third reading on the Senate; yeas, 33; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 2.
On 2/13, first reading in the House; referred to Judiciary but not yet scheduled for a hearing. Given the 23rd is the opposite house policy committee cut-off, and the Judiciary committee is not scheduled to meet again prior to cut-off, the bill is likely dead.
Please note, a very similar bill is moving through the Senate (HB2578) and is currently in Rules.
(updated 2/22)

On 1/30, the bill was referred to the House Finance committee.
Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Finance on 2/16 at 8 a.m.
HB2967 was heard and exec’d in House Finance on 2/19 and was referred to Rules on 2/22.
No further action as of 3/8.
(updated 3/8)

SB6580 was passed by the Senate and was referred to the House Health and Wellness committee.
On 2/16, executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness; majority pass.
On 2/20, referred to Rules.
2/22, the Rules Committee was relieved of further consideration and the bill was placed on second reading.
On 2/27, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 96; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0. The bill will be delivered to the Governor.
On 3/5, President signed and on 3/6, Speaker signed.
On 3/6, the bill was delivered to the Governor. He has not yet taken action on it.
(updated 3/8)

The bill passed on third reading in Senate Rules on 2/10; yeas, 31; nays,1 6; absent, 0; excused, 2.
On 2/13, first reading in the House and referred to Early Learning & Human Services
On 2/16 the bill had a public hearing in Early Learning & Human Services
On 2/20, executive session was scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services
Exec. action taken on 2/23 in ELHS; majority passed with amendment(s) and referred to Rules.
On 2/27, placed on second reading by Rules. The bill has not yet come up for a vote.
No further action taken as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was introduced, but not heard in 2017. The bill was passed by the Senate on Jan. 19, 2018 and referred to House Education.
SB5766 was heard on 2/8 in the House Education committee and exec’d on 2/22. On 2/23 the bill was referred to Rules.
No further action as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1/23
The bill was heard in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1/30 at 1:30 p.m. It was not scheduled for exec action and therefore is dead. (updated 2/15)

First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services on 1/23. Exec action in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services on 2/2; 1st substitute bill passed and referred to Appropriations.
On 2/6, exec action in Appropriations; passed 1st substitute bill proposed by Early Learning & Human Services and referred to Rules. On 2/13, placed on second reading in Rules. HB2907 did not come up for a vote in the House and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/22)

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1/22. Exec action was taken on the bill on 2/1. The bill was sent to Senate Ways and Means but was not scheduled for a hearing. Therefore the bill is dead…. Unless due to the nature of the bill it is exempt from cut-off or necessary to implement the budget.
(update 2/22)

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education on 1/17. HE- Majority; pass.
Public hearing in Appropriations, however the bill did not come up for a vote, and therefore is dead. (updated 2/14)

The bill was sent to Ways and Means, then to Senate Rules, pulled in Rules and voted on by the Senate. It was then referred to the House Higher Education Committee.
SB6514 had a public hearing in the House Higher Education committee on 2/22.
Executive session scheduled on 2/21, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Higher Education.
Exec. action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education on 2/23; passed with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations.
Heard in Appropriations on 2/24. Exec. action taken on 2/26; majority passed with amendment(s) and referred to Rules.
On 2/28, Rules relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended. Placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. The bill will go back to the Senate for concurrence or dispute.
On 3/6, Senate concurred in House amendments. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Once the bill is signed by the Speaker and Senate President it will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections, and was heard in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections at 1:30 p.m. on 1/22
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections on 1/24. HSC- Majority; pass.
The bill was referred to Ways & Means on 1/25 but was not scheduled for a hearing and therefore is dead. (updated 2/15)

Exec action taken in the Early Learning & Human Services committee on 2/2 and referred to Appropriations
On 2/5, HB2895 first substitute bill was passed in Appropriations and was referred to Rules.
On 2/13, placed on second reading in Rules and on 2/19 referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
HB2895 did not come up for a vote in the House and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/22)

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Public Safety on 2/1. The bill heard and passed in Appropriations on 2/6 and was referred to Rules 2 Review.
On 2/8 passed on third reading by Rules Committee, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
HB2892 passed with amendments in the Senate Law and Justice Committee on 2/22 and was referred to Ways and Means.
Heard in Ways & Means on 2/24. Exec. action taken on 2/26; majority passed with amendment(s) by Ways & Means and referred to Rules for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/28. The bill has not yet come up for a vote.
On 3/2, Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
On 3/5, House concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
On 3/8, Speaker signed. The bill needs to be signed by the president of the Senate and then sent to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 1/19
The bill was heard in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care but was not scheduled for exec action and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/15)

The bill was heard and passed in Senate Law and Justice, sent to Rules, pulled in Rules, went to the Senate floor, awaiting a vote.
The bill was not brought to the floor for a vote and therefore is dead. (updated 2/15)

The bill was heard, amended and passed in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development committee.
It was then heard and passed in Ways and Means and sent to Rules. The bill was pulled in Rules and then passed by the Senate, 31-16-0-2.
The bill was then referred to the House Higher Ed committee and had a public hearing on 2/20. It was scheduled for exec action on 2/21, but no action was taken.
Scheduled for another executive session on 2/23; passed and referred to Appropriations.
Heard in Approp. on 2/24.
Exec. action taken on 2/26; passed with amendment(s) and referred to Rules.
On 2/28, Rules relieved of further consideration and placed on second reading. The bill has not yet come up for a vote.
No further action as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

On 2/9, the bill passed on third reading in Senate Rules; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. On 2/13, the bill was read in the House and referred to ELHS.
On 2/21, an executive session was scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.
Exec. action taken on 2/23; majority passed with amendments(s) and referred to Rules.
On 2/26, Rules relieved of further consideration and placed on second reading.
On 2/28, Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/6, Senate concurred with House amendments. Final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/8, President signed. . Once signed by the Speaker the bill will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

Reintroduced and retained in present status.
Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Human Services & Corrections on 1/8. The bill was not scheduled for a hearing and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/8)

The bill was passed by the House and was read in the Senate Human Services and Corrections Committee.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections on 2/19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections on 2/23. HSC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) and passed to Rules for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/27. Has not yet come up for a vote in the Senate.
No further action as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

HB1482 passed the House in 2017, but died in Senate Ways and Means.
It reverted back to the Early Learning and Human Services Committee and was passed by the Committee.
The bill passed on third reading by Rules Committee on 2/13; yeas, 69; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 0.
First reading on 2/16 and referred to Human Services and Corrections.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections on 2/23
HSC – Majority passed and sent to Rules for second reading.
On 2/1, placed on second reading by Rules.
On 2/2, Rules suspended. Placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 41; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1.
On 3/6, Speaker signed and President signed.
On 3/7, the bill was delivered to the Governor. It has not yet been scheduled for action.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was sent to Senate Rules from the Human Services and Corrections committee. On 2/12, the bill passed in Senate Rules on third reading; yeas, 35; nays, 11; absent, 1; excused, 2.
On 2/15, first reading in the House and referred to Early Learning & Human Services
Public hearing in Early Learning & Human Services on 2/20 and exec action taken on 2/21
Referred to Rules on 2/23.
On 2/26, Rules relieved of further consideration and placed on second hearing.
On 2/27, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 55; nays, 43; absent, 0; excused, 0 It appears that the bill will be delivered to the Governor.
On 3/5, President signed and on 3/6, Speaker signed.
On 3/6, the bill was delivered to the Governor.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard and passed in Senate Ways and Means, sent to Rules, pulled in Senate Rules and is now on the Senate floor awaiting a vote.
SB6549 was passed by the Senate, 47-0-0-2, and referred to the House Health Care and Wellness committee.
Heard in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on 2/21.
On 2/23, exec. action taken; passed and referred to Appropriations.
Heard in Appropriations on 2/24. Exec. action taken on 2/26; majority passed and referred to Rules.
On 2/27, placed on second reading by Rules.
On 2/28, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused
On 3/5, President signed and on 3/6, Speaker signed.
On 3/6, the bill was delivered to the Governor. He has not yet taken action on it.
(updated 3/8)

Executive action in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services on 1/31: Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. Minority; do not pass.
Public hearing in Appropriations on 2/3, however, the bill did not come up for a vote and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/15)

The bill was heard, amended and passed by Senate Ways and Means and sent to Rules. It was pulled in Rules and is now on the Senate floor awaiting a vote.
SB6453 was voted on by the Senate, 47-0-0-2 and referred to the House Judiciary committee.
The bill was heard on 2/20, and exec’d on 2/22, and was referred to Appropriations on 2/23.
Heard in Appropriations on 2/24. Exec. action taken on 2/26; majority passed and referred to Rules.
On 2/28, Rules relieved of further consideration and placed on second reading.
On 3/1, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused 1.
On 3/6, President signed and on 3/8, Speaker signed. The bill will now be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard and passed in the Senate Labor and Commerce committee. It was sent to Rules, and passed by the Senate on third reading; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0;excused, 1.
First reading in the House on 2/12 and referred to Labor & Workplace Standards committee.
Public hearing in House Committee for Labor & Workplace Standards on 2/15
On 2/20, executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards; majority passed.
Referred to Rules on 2/22; Rules committee relieved of further consideration, bill placed on second reading.
On 2/27, floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/6, Senate concurred in House amendments. Passed final passage: yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Once signed by the Speaker and President of the Senate the bill will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard, amended and passed in the Senate Ways and Means committee and went to Senate Rules.
The bill did not come out of Rules, and therefore was not brought to the floor for a vote. Therefore, the bill is dead. (updated 2/15)

The bill was heard in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services on 1/31.
Executive session in the ELHS on 2/2; majority passed and sent to Rules. Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/8. The bill was voted on by the House, 70-27-0-1, and referred to the Senate Early Learning and K-12 committee.
Exec action taken in the Senate on 2/20; majority passed.
On 2/22 referred to Rules for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/28.
On 3/1, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 35; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/3, Speaker signed. Once signed by the President of the Senate, the bill will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard and passed in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services on 2/2.
Public hearing in Appropriations on 2/5.
Executive session in Appropriations on 2/6, but no action was taken. Therefore the bill is dead. (updated 2/15)

The bill was heard and passed in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services on 2/2.
Exec action taken in Appropriations; 2nd substitute bill passed and referred to Rules on 2/6. On 2/8, Rules Committee relieved of further consideration and the bill was placed on second reading
Exec action taken in the Senate Law and Justice Committee on 2/22; passed with amendment(s).
On 2/23, referred to Senate Rules for second reading.
No further action taken as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

On 1/30, executive action taken in the House Committee on Education; 1st substitute bill passed.
The bill was referred to Rules 2 Review on 2/1. It did not get pulled in Rules for a floor vote and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/15)

The bill was heard, amended and passed in Senate Ways and Means and sent to Senate Rules. It was pulled in Rules and went to the Senate floor.
The bill passed the Senate 47-0-2 and was heard, amended and passed by the House ELHS committee and referred to Appropriations on 2/23.
Heard and exec. action taken in Appropriations on 2/26; majority passed with amendment(s) and referred to Rules.
On 2/28, Rules relieved of further consideration and placed on second reading.
On 3/1, Committee amendment not adopted. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
On 3/6, Senate concurred in House amendments. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Once signed by the Speaker and the Senate President the bill will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was sent to Rules following passage in the Senate Early Learning and K-12 committee. It was pulled in Rules, passed by the Senate and then referred to the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Subjects.
SB6419 was heard and exec’d in the House ELHS committee on and was referred to Rules.
On 2/22, Rules Committee relieved of further consideration and placed on second reading.
On 3/1, Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 70; nays, 28; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/6, Senate concurred in House amendments. Final passage passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Once the bill has been signed by the Speaker and President of the Senate, it will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections on 1/24: Majority; passed and referred to Ways & Means.
Referred to Ways and Means on 1/25, however, was then referred to Rules. The bill has not yet been pulled in Rules.
On 2/12, Rules suspended. Passed on Third Reading.; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
SB6407 was referred to the House ELHS committee and is was heard, amended and passed in the House ELHS Committee and referred to Appropriations. It has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
Heard in Approp. on 2/24. Exec. action taken on 2/26; APP – Majority passed with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Early Learning & Human Services. On 2/26, referred to Rules.
On 2/28, Rules relieved of further consideration and placed on second reading.
On 3/1, Committee amendment not adopted. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1
On 3/6, Senate concurred in House amendments.
Final passage passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Once signed by the Speaker and President of the Senate the bill will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1/30: Majority; do pass. Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 2/1. The bill was pulled in Senate Rules, voted on by the Senate, 47-0-0-2, and referred to the House ELHS committee.
SB6404 was heard in the ELHS Committee on 2/21. Exec. action taken on 2/23; passed and referred to Appropriations.
Heard in Appropriations on 2/24 and exec action taken on 2/26; majority passed and referred to Rules.
On 2/27, placed on second reading by Rules.
On 3/1, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
On 3/6, President signed and on 3/8, Speaker signed. The bill will now be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 1/29: Majority; do pass. Referred to Ways & Means. Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Ways & Means on 1/30 but was not scheduled for a hearing and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/15)

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections on 1/30: Majority; 1st substitute bill substituted, do pass. The bill was sent to Rules, pulled, and was on the Senate floor awaiting a vote.
SB6387 was not brought up for a vote in the Senate, and therefore is dead. (updated 2/15)

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education on 1/31: Majority; do pass.
On 2/6, public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations; Majority passed. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
HB2832 was pulled out of Rules and passed by the House 95-3. I
On 2/13, first reading in Senate and referred to the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development.
Executive action taken on 2/20; passed and referred to Ways and Means. It has not yet been scheduled for a hearing. No further action taken as of 3/1. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/1)

Executive action in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards on 1/30; 1st substitute bill passed
Referred to Rules 2 Review on 2/1. The bill was not pulled from Rules for a floor vote and therefore is dead
(updated 2/15)

Passed in the House Early Learning and Human Services committee on 1/24
Exec action taken in Appropriations on 2/6; majority passed.
Referred to Rules on 2/6.
On 2/8, Rules Committee relieved of further consideration and the bill was placed on second reading. Although the bill did not come up for a vote, it was identified as necessary to implement the budget (or exempt from the cut-off) so was not dead! Ultimately, on 2/19 passed on third reading in the House; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
On 2/20, first reading in the Senate and referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
HB2816 was heard on 2/22.
Executive action taken on 2/23;
Majority passed and referred to Ways & Means
Exec. action taken in Ways & Means on 2/26; passed and sent to Rules for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/28.
On 3/5, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/8, Speaker signed. Once signed by the President of the Senate, the bill will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance on 2/5; majority passed
Referred to Rules 2 Review on 2/6.
On 2/9, Rules Committee relieved of further consideration and bill placed on second reading. Referred to Rule 2 Consideration on 2/19.
Because the bill did not come up for a vote by the House, unless it is considered necessary to implement the budget, it is dead.
(updated 2/22)

Executive action taken on 2/2 in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services; first substitute bill passed and referred to Appropriations. The bill was not scheduled for a hearing and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/15)

The bill was exec’d in the Senate Early Learning/K-12 committee, and sent to Rules. It was pulled in Rules and passed on third reading in the Senate. The bill was read on 2/12 and had a public hearing in the Early Learning & Human Services committee on 2/15.
SB6257 was exec’d by the ELHS Committee on 2/20 and heard in Appropriations on 2/24.
Exec. action taken on 2/26; APP majority passed with amendment(s) and referred to Rules.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/27.
On 2/28, Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 79; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/6, Senate concurred in House amendments. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/8, President signed. Once signed by the Speaker the bill will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

Introduced in 2017. Passed the House but died in the Senate.
In 2018, the bill passed the House on Jan. 10th, and was referred to Ways and Means. It was heard and passed in Ways and Means on 1/26. The bill then went to Rules, followed by the Senate floor.
The bill passed on 1/31 in the Senate – 43-5-0-1.
On 2/19, the House concurred in Senate amendments; final passage; yeas, 87; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused 3.
On 2/22, House speaker signed bill.
On 2/28, Senate President signed.
On 3/1, bill was delivered to Governor.
On 3/8, Governor signed. Chapter 8, 2018 Laws. Effective date is 6/7/2018.
(updated 3/8)

HB1570 passed the House in 2017, but died in the Senate. It was reintroduced in 2018, heard and passed in House Approps, passed by the House and was sent to the Senate.
HB 1570 was referred to the Senate Human Services committee and was scheduled for a public hearing on 2/19.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections on 2/23; passed with amendment(s) and referred to Ways and Means.
On 2/26, executive action taken in Ways and Means, passed with amendments and sent to Rules for second reading.
On 2/28, committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended. Passed on third reading; yeas, 27; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 1.
On 3/3, the House concurred in Senate amendments. Final passage: yeas, 54; nays, 42; absent 0; excused, 2.
On 3/6, Speaker signed and President signed.
On 3/7, the bill was delivered to the Governor. He has not yet taken action on it.
(updated 3/8)

Passed by the House 63-34 on 1/24.
First reading in the Senate on 1/26. Referred to Ways & Means.
HB2008 was heard on 2/22 in the Ways and Means committee.
Executive action on 2/26; passed with amendments and sent to Rules for second reading.
On 2/27, placed on second reading by Rules
On 2/28, Committee amendments adopted. Rules suspended. Passed on third reading; yeas, 33; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 0
On 3/3, House refused to concur in Senate amendments and asked Senate to recede from amendments.
On 3/7, Senate receded from amendments. Rules suspended.
Returned to second reading for amendment. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.
On 3/8, House concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
After the bill is signed by the Speaker and President of the Senate it will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

Passed in the House Committee on Education on 1/30: Majority; 1st substitute bill passed.
Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2/3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 2/6.
On 2/8, heard, amended and passed on third reading; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
HB2684 was referred to the Senate Early Learning and K-12 committee and passed on 2/20.
Referred to Rules for second reading on 2/22.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/27.
On 2/28, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. It does not appear that the bill was amended by the Senate.
On 3/3, Speaker signed. Once signed by the President of the Senate, the bill will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

Executive action in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services on 1/26: Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. Minority; do not pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review on 1/31
On 2/8, the bill was amended and passed on third reading; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0
The bill was referred to the Senate Human Services and Corrections committee. Exec action taken on 2/21; Majority passed with amendment(s).
On 2/22, referred to Rules for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/26.
On 2/28, Rules committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. On 3/3, House concurred in Senate amendments. Final passage passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
On 3/6 Speaker signed, and on 3/7, President signed.
Delivered to Governor on 3/8.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard in and passed in House Appropriations and is now in Rules. HB2712 was pulled in Rules, voted on by the House, 59-39-0-0.
The bill was then referred to the Senate Early Learning and K-12 committee and was scheduled for a hearing on 2/19. No further updates as of 3/1.
The bill is likely dead.
(updated 3/1)

The bill was heard, amended and passed in the House Approps committee and was in House Rules.
On 2/8, Rules Committee relieved of further consideration and the bill was placed on second reading
The bill was amended and passed by the House and was heard in the Senate Human Services and Corrections Committee on 2/20.
On 2/21,the bill was heard and passed in Senate Human Services and Corrections and referred to Ways and Means.
Heard in Ways & Means on 2/24 and exec. action taken on 2/26; majority passed and referred to Rules for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/28.
On 3/1 Rules committee adopted as amended. Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 0.
On 3/5, House concurred in Senate amendments. Final passage; yeas, 88; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 0
On 3/8, Speaker signed. The bill needs to be signed by the president of the Senate and then sent to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

The 1st substitute bill was heard and passed by the House Early Learning and Human Services Committee; however, it is unclear where it was sent from there.
It appears that the bill did not get referred following passage in the ELHS committee and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/15)

Bill was heard and passed by exec action in the House Early Learning and Human Services on 2/2. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 2/6,
HB2785 passed the House 97-0-1, and was referred to the Senate Human Services and Corrections committee. The bill was heard on 2/21. Executive action was taken on 2/23; majority passed and referred to Rules for second reading.
Placed on second reading consent calendar on 2/26.
On 3/2, Rules suspended; placed on third reading. .Passed on third reading; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
On 3/6, Speaker signed and on 3/7, President signed.
Delivered to Governor on 3/8.
(updated 3/8)

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Judiciary on 2/1 and was referred to Rules on 2/2.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/8
The bill was not brought to the floor for a vote, and therefore is dead. (updated 2/15)

SB6274 passed in Higher Education & Workforce Development and was referred to Ways & Means on 1/24
The bill was heard and passed in Ways & Means, and is now in Senate Rules.
SB6274 was pulled in Rules, passed by the Senate 35-12-0-2, and referred to the House Higher Ed committee. It was heard on 2/21 and exec. action was taken on 2/23.
Majority passed with amendment(s) in Higher Ed and referred to Appropriations.
Heard in Appropriations on 2/24.
Exec. action taken on 2/26; Majority passed with amendment(s) by Higher Education and referred to Rules.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/27.
On 2/28, Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Passed on third reading,; yeas, 55; nays, 43; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/6, Senate concurred in House amendments. Final passage passed; yeas, 34; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Once signed by the Speaker and President of the Senate the bill will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

Executive action in the Human Services and Corrections committee on 1/17; HSC - majority; pass and refer to Ways & Means. Minority; do not pass.
Referred to Ways and Means on 1/18 and heard on 1/30.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 2/6; 1st substitute bill passed and then the bill was sent to Rules Committee for second reading.
SB6013 was pulled in Rules, passed by the Senate 47-0-0-2, referred to the House ELHS committee and was heard on 2/21, 1:30.
Exec action taken on 2/23; passed ELHS and referred to Appropriations.
No further action as of 3/1. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/1)

The bill passed in the House Committee on Education on 1/25.
Executive action taken in Appropriations on 2/6.; passed 1st substitute bill and referred to Rules 2 Review.
HB2610 was pulled from Rules, passed by the House, 59-39-0-0, and referred to the Senate Early Learning and K-12 committee.
The bill was heard on 2/22 and exec. action taken on 2/23; majority passed with amendment(s) and referred to Ways & Means.
Heard in Ways & Means on 2/24.
Exec. action taken on 2/26; passed with amendment(s) by Ways & Means.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/28.
On 3/1, committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 28; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused
On 3/5, House refused to concur in Senate amendments and asked Senate to recede from amendment.
On 3/6, Senate receded from amendments, and Rules suspended. Returned to second reading for amendment and floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 31; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 1.
On 3/7, House concurred in Senate amendments. Final passage; yeas, 69; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Once the bill is signed by the Speaker and President of the Senate it will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

On 1/31, passed in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Majority; do pass. Minority; do not pass.
Referred to Appropriations on 2/2, but was not scheduled for a hearing and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/15)

The bill was amended and passed in the Early Learning and Human Services and referred to Finance on 1/22.
It was heard in House Committee on Finance on 1/30.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance on 2/5; Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. On 2/6, referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. Heard and exec action taken in Appropriations. Majority; do pass 2nd substitute bill proposed by Finance. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 2/8. The bill passed the House 84-13-0-1 and was referred to Senate Ways and Means on 2/15.
Heard in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 2/24, but not yet scheduled for executive action.. The bill is likely dead.
(updated 3/1)

The bill was heard, amended and passed in the House Higher Ed Committee and was heard by House Committee on Appropriations on 2 /5.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2/6.Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Higher Education.
Referred to Rules 2 Review on 2/6. HB2386 was not pulled in Rules or voted on by the House and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/15)

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development on 1/23. HEWD – Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, pass. Minority; do not pass, without recommendation.
The bill was heard and passed in Ways & Means and sent to Rules. SB6262 was not pulled in Rules for a vote by the Senate and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/15)

Passed by the House Committee on Education on 1/18 and referred to Rules
Second reading by Rules Committee on 1/26.
1st substitute bill substituted on 1/31. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Passed on third reading on 1/31: yeas, 62; nays, 32; absent, 0; excused, 4.
First reading in the Senate, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on 2/2. The bill was heard on 2/15.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on 2/23. Majority; do pass with amendment(s) and referred to Ways & Means.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 2/26. WM - Majority; without recommendation.
Minority; do not pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
No further action taken as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard, amended and passed in Senate Ways and Means and sent to Senate Rules. It was pulled in Rules was heard in Appropriations on 2/24.
Exec action taken on 2/24; majority passed and referred to Rules.
On 2/28, Rules relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. Rules suspended and placed on third Reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 98; nays, 0;
On 3/3, President signed.
On 3/6, Speaker signed, and bill was delivered to Governor. He has not yet taken action on it.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard and passed in the Senate Ways and Means Committee and is now in Senate Rules.
SB6223 was pulled in Rules, passed by the Senate 45-2-0-2, and referred to the House ELHS committee. The bill was re-referred to the House Education Committee where it was heard and exec’d.
Referred to Rules on 2/23 and placed on second reading on 2/27. The bill has not yet come up for a vote.
No further action as of 3/8.. The bill is dead.
Note: The essence of the bill was included as a budget proviso in the final budget so although the bill died, the substance would go into law (assuming the Governor signs the budget!) in the same manner the bill would have.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard and passed in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means and sent to Rules. It has not yet been pulled.
SB6222 was pulled in Rules, passed by the Senate 47-0-0-2, and referred to the House ELHS on 2/14.
Exec. action taken on 2/23 in ELHS; passed and referred to Appropriations.
Exec. action taken in Appropriations on 2/26; passed and referred to Rules.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/27.
On 2/28, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 68; nays, 30; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/3, Speaker signed. On 3/6, President signed, and SB6222 was delivered to Governor.
He is scheduled to take action on it on 3/9.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard, amended and passed in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections. On 2/12, it was then heard and passed on third reading; yeas, 35; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 2.
On 2/15, first reading in the House and referred to Early Learning & Human Services
The bill was heard on 2/20 .
Exec. action taken on 2/23.; ELHS majority passed with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations.
Heard in Appropriations on 2/24 and exec. action taken on 2/26; passed with amendment(s) by ELHS and referred to Rules.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/27.
On 2/28, Committee amendments adopted. Rules suspended. Placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 58; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 0
On 3/5, Senate concurred in House amendments. Passed final passage; yeas, 31; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Once signed by the Speaker and President of the Senate the bill will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard and passed in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education.
It was heard and passed in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means and went to Rules.
SB6141 was pulled in Rules, voted on in the Senate, 46-0-0-3, and referred to the House Education committee. It is was heard on 2/20 and exec’d on 2/22.
Referred to Rules on 2/23.
On 2/28, Rules relieved of further consideration and placed on second reading.
No further update as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard, amended, and passed in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections.
SB6117 was sent to Rules but never brought to the Senate floor for a vote. Therefore the bill is dead.
(updated 2/22)

The bill passed in Human Services and Corrections and was sent to Senate Rules committee. It was pulled in Rules and voted on by the Senate.
On 2/9, first reading in the House, referred to Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs.
On 2/15, Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs on 2/15 at 1:30 p.m.
Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs on 2/20.
SB6115 was exec’d and sent to Rules.
On 2/27, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
On 3/1, the bill was signed by Senate President and on 3/3, it was signed by the Speaker of the House.
On 3/5, the bill was delivered to the Governor.He will take action on it on 3/9.
(updated 3/8)

SB6084 was heard, amended and passed in the Health and Long Term Care committee. It was then referred to Rules, was pulled in Rules and voted on by the Senate.
SB6084 was heard in the House Health and Wellness committee on 2/21. Executive action in HCW was taken on 2/23; majority passed and referred to Rules.
On 2/28, Rules relieved of further consideration and placed on second reading.
No further action as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard and passed in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education. It was sent to Rules, pulled, and voted on by the Senate.
The bill was referred to the House committee on Education, It was heard on 2/19 and exec’d on 2/22.
On 2/23, it was referred to Rules.
No further action taken as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard and passed in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care and was heard in Ways and Means on 2/22. It has not yet been scheduled for exec action.
No further action taken as of 3/1. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/1)

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice on 1/18: Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. On motion, referred to Ways & Means on 1/19
Executive action in Ways & Means on 1/29: Majority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 2/1 and placed on second reading on 2/8. The bill did not come up for a vote in the Senate and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/15)

Floor amendment(s) adopted; Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 1 on 1/19
First reading, referred to Education in the House on 1/23. It was not scheduled for a hearing and therefore is dead.
Please note, the House version of Breakfast After the Bell passed both the House and Senate.
(updated 2/22)

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce: Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 2/1. On 2/6, placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
On 2/8, 1st substitute bill substituted. Rules suspended. Passed on Third Reading; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
SB5996 was referred to the House Labor and Workplace Standards committee and was heard on 2/15.
It was exec’d on 2/22 and referred to Rules on 2/23.
Rules relieved of further consideration and placed on second reading on 2/26.
On 2/27, Rules suspended and placed on Third Reading. Passed on third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. On 3/1, signed by Senate President.
On 3/1, President signed and on 3/3, Speaker signed.
On 3/5, delivered to Governor and is awaiting action.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard and passed in the Early Learning & Human Services committee. Passed 1st substitute bill in Appropriations on 2/1 and was referred to Rules 2 Review.
On 2/8, passed on third reading by Rules Committee; yeas, 88; nays, 10.
On 2/10, first reading in Senate; referred to Human Services & Corrections.
Public hearing in Human Services & Corrections on 2/21.
Executive action taken on 2/23;
HSC majority passed with amendment(s) and referred to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/27.
On 3/2, committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended. Placed on third reading. Passed on third reading: yeas, 32; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/5, House concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage: yeas, 90; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1.
On 3/8, Speaker signed. Once signed by the President of the Senate the bill will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

The bill passed the House and is now in the Senate ELK12 committee.
On 2/19 the bill passed the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education and was referred to Rules for second reading on 2/20.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/28. The bill has not come up for a vote.
No further action taken as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

On 2/9, the bill passed on third reading in House Rules; yeas, 61; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 2/13, first reading in the Senate and referred to. Financial Institutions & Insurance.
Exec action taken in Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance on 2/20; majority passed with amendments.
On 2/21, referred to Rules for second reading.
On 2/27, placed on second reading by Rules.
On 3/1, HB2578 was voted on by the Senate and passed 36-13.
On 3/6, the House concurred in Senate amendments. Final passage; yeas, 67; nays, 31; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Once signed by the Speaker and President of the Senate the bill will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard, amended and passed in the House Appropriations committee, was pulled in Rules and is now on the floor calendar waiting a vote.
HB2530 was passed by the House, 94-4-0-0 and referred to the Senate Health and Long Term Care committee.
On 2/19, the bill passed in the Senate Health and Long Term Care committee. Referred to Ways and Means on 2/20.
Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 2/26; majority; do pass.
On 2/27, referred to Rules for second reading.
On 2/28, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/3, Speaker signed and on 3/5, President signed.
On 3/6, the bill was delivered to the Governor. The Governor will take action on the bill on 3/9.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard and passed in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services on 1/24.
Referred to Rules on 1/29 and placed on second reading on 2/9.
It did not come up for a vote in the House and therefore is dead.
(update 2/22)

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services on 1/26: Majority; do pass.
Minority; do not pass
Referred to Rules 2 Review on 1/30.
On 2/13, passed on third reading by Rules Committee, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
First reading in the Senate on 2/16. Referred to Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections.
HB2509 was heard in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections on 2/22
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections on 2/23.
HSC - Majority; do pass.
Minority; without recommendation
Referred to Rules for second reading on 2/23.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/27. It has not yet come up for a vote.
No further action taken as of 3/8. The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard in the House Committee on Appropriations on 1/24, but was not scheduled for exec action. It is unclear if this bill is dead or due to the nature of the bill, is exempt from the cut-off or considered necessary to implement the budget.
No further update as of 3/8.The bill is dead.
(updated 3/8)

Heard, amended, and passed in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services on 1/24: Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
The bill was referred to Appropriations on 1/29 but has not been scheduled for a hearing and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/15)

HB2449 was heard and passed in the House Appropriations (Approps) committee and went to House Rules.
Given the Senate companion passed in the Senate, the House bill did not come up for a vote, and therefore the bill is dead.
(updated 2/14)

Exec action taken in the House Committee on Finance on 2/5
1st substitute passed.
Referred to Rules on 2/6 and placed on Second Reading by Rules Committee on 2/8. The bill was not scheduled for a hearing and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/15)

The bill was heard, amended and passed in the Health Care and Wellness Committee.
Public hearing in Appropriations on 2/3 and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2/6. Majority; 2nd substitute bill passed. Referred to Rules for review on 2/6.
It appears that the bill was pulled in Rules and voted on by the House. It was referred to the Senate Health and Long Term Care committee and then was referred to Rules 2 Consideration on 2/19.
The bill did not come out of the House and therefore is dead.
(updated 3/1)

The bill was heard, amended and passed in the House Committee on Environment. Referred to Appropriations on 2/2. The bill did not come out of Approps, and therefore is dead.
No further action as of 2/15.

Passed by the ELHS committee and referred to Appropriations
The bill was heard in House Appropriations on 2/1
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2/6. Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Early Learning & Human Services. Minority; do not pass. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
On 2/8, Rules Committee relieved of further consideration and the bill was placed on second reading. The bill passed the House, 69-29-0-0 and was referred to the Senate Early Learning and K-12 committee, where it was heard and passed without recommendation and referred to Labor & Commerce.
Public hearing on 2/21 and exec action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce on 2/22.
Public hearing on 2/24 and exec action taken on 2/26 in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means. Majority; do pass and referred to Rules for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 2/28.
On 3/2, Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended and placed on Third Reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
On 3/5, House refused to concur in Senate amendments and asked Senate to recede from amendments.
On 3/6, Senate receded from amendments.
On 3/8, Speaker signed. Once the bill is signed by the President of the Senate, it will be delivered to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

Introduced in 2017.
Passed the House 1/11/18.
First reading, referred to Senate Human Services & Corrections on 1/15.
Public hearing scheduled on 2/19 in the Senate Humans Services and Corrections committee and exec action scheduled for 2/23 at 10 a.m.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections on 2/23. HSC - Majority; do pass. Minority; do not pass. Passed to Rules for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 2/26.
On 2/28, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 45; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/3, Speaker signed, and on 3/6, President signed.
On 3/6, the bill was delivered to the Governor.
The Governor will take action on the bill on 3/9.
(updated 3/8)

The bill was heard and passed in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services and is in Rules.
On 2/13, placed on second reading in Rules. The bill did not come up for a vote in the House and therefore is dead.
Please note: it is very likely that after this update is sent, the identi-card language will be amended onto a Senate bill that is currently in the House.
(updated 2/22)

ELHS - majority; 1st substitute bill (ELHS 18), passed on 1/22 and third reading passed on 1/22
HB2256 was referred to the Senate Human Services committee. On 2/21 executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections; majority pass. On 2/22, referred to Rules for second reading
On 2/26 bill was placed on consent calendar.
On 2/27, Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/3, Speaker signed and on 3/5, President signed.
On 3/6, delivered to Governor. He will take action on the bill on 3/9.
(updated 3/8).

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The bill, as amended by the Ways and Means Committee, was passed by the Senate on Mar 23. Referred to Appropriations Committee in the House on Mar 27, but was not scheduled for a hearing before Opposite House cutoff.

Passed out of the House on Apr 7. Passed out of Senate Ways & Means on Apr 20. Referred back to House Rules on Apr 23. Passed out of the House on May 2 (1st special session). Passed out of the House on May 25 (2nd special session).

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Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing on Jan 24th, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date.

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing. Passed out of Ways & Means and passed to Rules Committee for second reading on Apr 4, but did not come up for a floor vote before the Opposite House cutoff.

Had a public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services on Feb 15th at 1:30 PM, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date.

Passed out of the Senate. Had a public hearing in the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee on Mar 14, and scheduled for executive action on Mar 28, but no action was taken. The bill did not make it out of its committee by the policy committee cutoff.

Passed out of the Senate. Passed out of the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee. Passed out of House Appropriations and referred to Rules on Apr 4. The bill was pulled in Rules, but did not come up for a floor vote before Opposite House cutoff.

Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing and referred to Ways & Means. Had a public hearing in Ways & Means on Feb 21, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline.

Had a public hearing in the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee on Feb 15th, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date.

Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing. Had a public hearing in Ways & Means on Feb 21, but did not come up for a vote. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline.

Passed out of the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services and referred to Appropriations, but never had a public hearing. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline.

Passed out of the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services and referred to Appropriations. Had a public hearing in the House Appropriations Committee and is scheduled for executive session in Appropriations on Feb 24th at 10:00 AM, but no action was taken.

Had a public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services on Feb 14th, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date.

Had a public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services on Feb 15th, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date.

Had a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing, but did not come up for a vote. This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date.

Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing and on Mar 1 placed on second reading by the Rules Committee. Did not pass out of the Senate before the House of Origin cutoff.

Passed out of the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee and on Feb 17th, on motion, referred to Ways & Means, but never had a hearing. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline.

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Frequent visitation between parents and their children in out-of-home care is linked to improved outcomes. Visitation also represents an untapped and vital opportunity to address child and family needs in order to improve visit quality and potentially receive a greater return on the investments made in visits each year.

Passed out of the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education and referred to Ways & Means. Had a public hearing in Ways & Means on Feb 20th, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing on Feb 13th at 1:30 PM, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date.

Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing and on Feb 16th referred to Ways & Means, but never had a hearing. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice on 1/18; LAW - Majority; do pass and Minority; do not pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 1/19
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 1/25 and was voted on by the Senate. The bill passed 44-5.
Referred to House Judiciary on 1/29. SB5598 was heard in the House Committee on Judiciary on 2/15 at 1:30 p.m. It was amended and exec’d action on 2/22.
Heard in Appropriations on 2/24 .
Exec. action taken on 2/26; passed with amendment(s) by Judiciary and referred to Rules.
Placed on second reading by Rules on 2/27.
On 3/2, Amendment ruled beyond the scope and object of the bill and Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended and placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 53; nays, 45; absent, 0; excused, 0. Vote on third reading reconsidered. Third reading passed; yeas, 56; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 0.
On 3/6, Senate concurred in House amendments. Final passage passed; yeas, 43; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 0.
After the Speaker and President of the Senate sign the bill it will be sent to the Governor for action.
(updated 3/8)

Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing and passed to Rules Committee for second reading on Feb 13th. Did not make it out of the Senate before the House of Origin cutoff.

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing. Referred to Ways and Means on Mar 22, but was never scheduled for a public hearing before the opposite house fiscal committee cutoff.

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing. Referred to Ways & Means, but was not scheduled for a public hearing before the opposite house fiscal committee cutoff.

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Labor and Sports. Passed out of Ways & Means and passed to Rules Committee, but never came up for a floor vote before the Opposite House cutoff.

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing on Mar 22. Passed to Rules for second reading on Mar 27, but did not come up for a floor vote before the Opposite House cutoff.

Passed out of the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services and on Feb 17 referred to House Appropriations Committee, but did not have a public hearing. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline.

Passed out of the House on Mar 8. Passed out of Senate Ways & Means on Mar 31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on Apr 4, but did not come up for a floor vote before the Opposite House cutoff. (2nd special session: passed out of the House on May 25.)

Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing and on motion, referred to Ways & Means on Feb 16, but did not have a public hearing. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline.

Passed out of House Appropriations and referred to Rules 2 review on Feb 24. March 2 placed on 2nd reading calendar. (Did not make it out of the House before the House of Origin cutoff.) Referred to Rules 2 consideration on Mar 13.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Labor & Sports on Jan 30th at 1:30 PM, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date.

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee. Had a public hearing in Ways & Means on Apr 3, but never came up for executive session before the opposite house fiscal committee cutoff.

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee. Passed out of Ways & Means and passed to Rules Committee for second reading on Apr 4, but did not come up for a floor vote before Opposite House cutoff.

Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing and referred to Ways & Means on Feb 16th, but never came up for a hearing. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline.

Passed out of the Senate. Passed out of the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee on Mar 28 and referred to Rules, but did not come up for a floor vote before the Opposite House cutoff. (See companion bill HB 1814)

Passed out of the House on Mar 15. Had a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health and Housing on Mar 27. Passed out of the committee on Mar 28 and referred to Ways & Means. Returned to the House Rules Committee on Apr 23. Passed out of the House on May 2 (1st special session). Passed out of the House on May 25 (2nd special session).

Had a public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on Feb 3rd at 10:00 AM, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date.

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate on Apr 11. House refused to concur in Senate amendments and asked Senate to recede from amendments on Apr 17. (2nd special session: Passed out of the House on May 25.)

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee. Had a public hearing in Ways & Means on Mar 30, but never came up for executive session before the opposite house fiscal committee cutoff.

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing on Mar 28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on Mar 29, but did not come up for a floor vote before Opposite House cutoff. Returned to House Rules on Apr 23, and passed by the House on May 2 (1st special session). Passed out of the House on May 25 (2nd special session).

Had a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on Feb 15th at 3:30 PM, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline. (See HB 1482)
NOTE: $44,000 was included in the Senate budget for the Task Force per SB 5440.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance on Jan 31st at 8:00 AM, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date.

Passed out of House Appropriations and referred to Rules 2 review on Feb 24. Did not make it out of the House before the House of Origin cutoff, however was placed on the House 2nd reading calendar on April 5.

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing. Passed out of Ways & Means and passed to Rules Committee for second reading on Mar 31, but never came up for a floor vote before the Opposite House cutoff. (See companion bill SB 5347.)

Passed out of the House Committee on Education and on Feb 17th referred to the House Appropriations Committee, but never had a public hearing. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing on Jan 30th at 1:30 PM, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date. (See Companion Bill: HB 1251)

Passed out of the Senate Committee on Health Care and on Feb 17th referred to Ways & Means, but never had a hearing. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline. (See HB 1432)

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing. Had a public hearing in Ways & Means on Apr 4 and executive session was scheduled, but no action was taken before the opposite house fiscal committee cutoff.

Policies aimed at reducing childhood poverty can yield positive benefits for Washington in terms of improved individual and family functioning, and increased economic self-sufficiency for future generations.

Creating a new department in Washington State will reorganize and support effective programs and services into one agency that specifically serves children, youth and families, with a focus on prevention, well-being and the science of brain development.

Passed out of the Senate. Passed out of the House Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee and passed out of Appropriations on Apr 4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee, but never came up for a floor vote before the Opposite House cutoff.

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate State Government Committee. Passed out of Ways & Means and passed to Rules Committee for second reading on Apr 3, but did not come up for a floor vote before the Opposite House cutoff.

Passed the House. Passed out of the Senate Health Care Committee. Executive session scheduled in Ways & Means on Apr 4, but no action was taken before the opposite house fiscal committee cutoff. (2nd special session: Passed out of the House on May 25.)

Passed out of the House Committee on Higher Education and on Feb 17th referred to the House Committee on Appropriations, but never had a public hearing. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline.

Passed out of the Senate. Passed out of the House on Apr 12. Senate refused to concur in House amendments, House receded from amendments, and Senate concurred on Apr 20. Governor partially vetoed on May 16. Effective date is 7/23/17.

Passed out of the House. Passed out of the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee. Had a public hearing in Ways & Means on Mar 30, but was not scheduled for executive session before the opposite house fiscal committee cutoff.

Referred to Education, but had not been scheduled for a hearing. (This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date.) Had a public hearing in the House Committee on Education on Mar 9.

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status and moved to Rules White Sheet on 1/8
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 1/18. The bill has not yet come up for a vote.
SB5155 did not come up for a vote in the Senate prior to cut-off and therefore is dead.
(updated 2/15)

Passed out of the House Committee on Higher Education and was referred to Appropriations on Feb 13th, but never had a public hearing. This bill did not make it out of its committee by the cutoff deadline.

This bill had a public hearing on Jan 31st in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date. (See Senate Companion Bill 5522)

This bill had a public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary on Jan 25th at 8:00 AM, but never came up for a vote. This bill did not move out of its committee before the Policy Committee Cutoff date.

Referred to Appropriations. Scheduled for a public hearing and executive session in the House Appropriations Committee on Feb 24th at 10:00 AM, but no action was taken. The bill failed however, a possible budget proviso to be included in the budget is underway.

We are proud to announce that POC's operations specialist, Jen Kitajo, received the Mary Grembowski Staff Recognition Award for her 14 years of service at the School of Social Work, nearly five of which have been with Partners for Our Children.

Partners for Our Children is pleased to partner with the Washington State Budget & Policy Center to host a Forum on Poverty: The Impact on Children and Families on May 26th, 12:00-4:00 PM at the Navos Community Center in Burien.

When we started on the path of developing an open source parenting program, we could only hope that Strive would become what it is today. We still have a lot of work to do, but one thing we know for sure is: we’ve tapped into something that everyone seems desperate for.

The bill passed the Senate, 49-0 and has been referred to the House Appropriations committee; it was not scheduled for a hearing and was referred back to Senate Rules. The bill died on the Senate's 3rd reading calendar

Governor Jay Inslee announced a transformative shift for how services will be delivered to children and families in Washington State – a shift that Partners for Our Children has supported for many years.

During the 2015 session, the bill passed in the House, 97 - 0 but died in the Senate Law & Justice committee. During the 2016 session, the bill has been reintroduced and retained in its current status. It has been referred to House Rules. The bill was pulled in Rules and voted on by the House. The vote was 97 in favor, 1 excused. The bill was heard and exec'd in Law and Justice, sent to Rules, pulled in Rules and passed unanimously by the Senate. HB 1553 was signed into law by the Governor.

HB 1794 was initially introduced in 2015. The bill passed out of the Early Learning and Human Services Committee and went to Rules. It did not come out of Rules. In 2016 the bill was reintroduced and remains in Rules. Dead.

SB 5065 was initially introduced in 2015. It passed out of the Early Learning and K-12 Committee and was sent to Ways and Means. The bill did not come out of Ways and Means and retained its status there. In 2016 the bill remains in Ways and Means and therefore is dead. 1682, the House version of the bill, passed and has been signed into law by the Governor.

SB 5437 was introduced in 2015, passed out of the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Committee as well as the Ways and Means Committee, was sent to Rules but never got out of Rules. In 2016 the bill was retained in Senate Rules and therefore is dead.http://www.partnersforourchildren.org/admin/config/date

HB 2183 was introduced in the 2015 session but did not come out of the House Education Committee and was retained in its present status. In 2016 the bill was heard, amended and exec'd in the Education Committee and referred to Appropriations. It was not heard and therefore is dead.

In 2016 HB 1295 was heard, amended and exec'd in both the House Education and Appropriations committees. It was passed by the House and will be heard and passed in the Senate Early Learning K-12 Committee. The bill was referred to Ways and Means. It was heard but not exec'd and therefore is dead.

SB 6494 was heard in the Senate Human Services, Mental Health, and Housing Committee; the bill was exec'd out of this committee on February 5th and referred to Ways & Means. The bill was heard, amended and exec'd of Ways and Means on February 8th and was referred to Rules. It was pulled in Rules but did not come up for a vote on the Senate floor and therefore is dead. The House companion, HB 2439, was passed by the legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

HB 2024 was initially introduced in 2015 and referred to the House Higher Ed Committee. The bill did not move out of the Higher Ed committee in 2015 and retained its status in 2016. It did not come up for a hearing in the House Higher Ed Committee and therefore is dead.

HB 2874 was heard and exec'd in the House Early Learning and Human Services Committee. It was then heard and exec'd out of House Appropriations and has been referred to Rules. The bill did not come out of Rules and therefore is dead.

SB 6497 died in House Rules. HB 2449 was signed into law (partial veto -- Section 1, the intent section; and sections 13-15 and section 21 -- all dealing with the use of Learning Assistance Program dollars to implement strategies related to truancy.

SB 6529 was referred to the House Transportation committee following passage by the Early Learning/Human Services Committee. It passed out of Transportation, was pulled in Rules, and passed by the House. It was amended in the House and went back to the Senate for concurrence/dispute. It does not appear to have come up for concurrence and therefore is dead.

This 2016 brief provides key facts on mental health issues related to children - how many are affected, how many receive the care they need, what level of mental health coverage is available, and more.

HB 2830 was heard in Appropriations but did not come up for a vote. Therefore the bill is dead. Efforts were made to include language related to fiscal notes included in the budget; however, it was not.

SB 6518 was heard and exec'd in the Senate Human Services, Mental Health and Housing committee. It then went to Ways and Means, however, did not get scheduled for a hearing. Therefore the bill is dead.

SB 5879 was heard and exec'd in the House Early Learning and Human Services committee, pulled in Rules, and passed by the House. The bill was amended in the Early Learning and Human Services Committee so will go back to the Senate for concurrence/dispute. The Senate concurred with the House amendments and the bill has been signed into law by the Governor.

SB 6413 passed in House Judiciary, pulled in Rules and passed by the House. The bill was amended by the Judiciary Committee so will likely go back to the Senate for concurrence/dispute. The Senate concurred with the House amendments and the bill has been signed into law by the Governor.

HB 2791 was heard and passed in Ways and Means, referred to Senate rules, but has yet to be pulled in Rules. The bill was pulled and passed by the Senate. The House concurred with the Senate amendments and the bill has been delivered to the governor. HB 2791 has been signed into law by the Governor.

HB 2793 was passed by the Senate and will likely go back to the Senate for concurrence/dispute. The House concurred with the Senate amendments and the bill has been delivered to the Governor. The Governor signed the bill into law.

HB 2694 was pulled in Rules and passed by the Senate. The bill had been amended and will return to the Senate for concurrence/dispute. The House concurred with the Senate amendments and the bill has been signed into law by the Governor.

HB 2621 was passed by the House but it appears that it was not heard in the Senate Early Learning/K-12 committee. Therefore the bill is dead. It is expected that efforts will take place during the interim to address the issues identified in the bill.

SB 6329 passed the House; it is unclear if there were amendments that would require the bill to go back to the Senate for concurrence/dispute. The House concurred with the Senate amendments and the bill has been delivered to the Governor. It is interesting to note that the House companion has also been delivered to the Governor! The Governor vetoed SB 6329 and signed HB 2394, the companion, into law.

HB 1734 was originally introduced on Jan. 27th, 2015. The bill passed out of the Judiciary Committee but did not pass out of House Appropriations. It was referred back to House Judiciary; however, a proviso was included in the budget that established a public-private partnership to develop a plan for a dependency court improvement pilot. For the 2016 session, HB 1734 is currently in House Judiciary and was heard on Jan. 19th at 10:00. It was not exec'd and therefore is dead. The House budget includes $500,000 for implementation of the pilot. There is no funding in the final budget.

SB 6243 passed the Senate, was referred to the House Education Committee, passed by the Ed Committee, sent to Appropriations but not heard and therefore is dead. However, when HB 2439, the youth mental health bill went back to the Senate after the House did not concur with the Senate amendments, they included the contents of SB 6243 onto HB 2439. So, while SB 6243 died, its substance lived on through HB 2439. Another example of how a bill is not really dead until they adjourn sine die! It appears, however, that this section of HB 2439 is dependent upon funding and it is unclear if such funding was allocated in the budget.

HB 2394 was amended and exec'd in Senate Human Services Committee, pulled in Rules, passed by the Senate and will (likely) return to the House for concurrence/dispute. The House concurred and the bill has signed into law by the Governor. Note: The Senate bill also made its way to the Governor but was vetoed.

HB 2396 did not get out of the Senate Health Care Committee; however, it was amended onto HB 1682, which passed the Senate and will return to the House for concurrence/dispute. The House concurred with the changes made by the Senate (including the inclusion of HB 2396) and HB 1682 has been signed into law by the Governor, including the language from HB 2396.

HB 2449 was amended and passed by the Senate and will go back to the House for concurrence. The House concurred and the bill was signed into law. NOTE: It was anticipated that aspects of the bill would be vetoed, however, information regarding the veto has not been posted as of this writing. Please check leg.wa.gov, bill information, HB 2449 for updates.

HB 2439 was signed into law by the Governor. Funding was included in the budget for the PAL Plus pilot (one site), and the survey of school based mental health services. Note: The Governor has not yet taken action on the supplemental budget.

HB 2376 has been delivered to the Governor but as of this writing, has not been signed. The Governor has 20 days from the date it was delivered to him to act on the budget. Check leg.wa.gov for updates with respect to any vetoes the Governor may do. NOTE: A separate budget document will be posted as soon as possible.

SB 6298 was heard, amended and exec'd in the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Committee and is now in Ways and Means. It was not scheduled for a hearing and therefore is dead. The House companion did pass (HB 1682)!

HB 2518 was referred to Ways and Means but not heard and therefore the bill is dead. Work is underway to include language in the budget (proviso). Language was not included in the budget proviso; however, the Legislative task force on TANF may address intergenerational poverty ala HB 2518.

HB 2511 was heard and passed by the Senate EL/K-12 Committee, referred and pulled in Rules, and is awaiting a vote in the Senate. The Senate passed the bill and the House concurred with the Senate amendments. HB 2511 has been delivered to the Governor for action. HB 2511 was signed into law by the Governor.

This updated 2016 policy brief provides background on visitation for parents and their children in foster care, an overview of research findings on visitation and policy recommendations for visitation.

On December 8, 2015, POC hosted the Poverty & Child Welfare Forum, which brought together practitioners, advocates, researchers, and others engaged in child welfare and anti-poverty work in Washington state.

Engaging parents in the child welfare process is critical, but it can be a challenge for a number of reasons. That's why we've focused on strengthening parent-child engagement through the Strive Supervised Visitation Program.

In July, alongside Children’s Home Society of Washington and the Washington State Frontiers of Innovation / DSHS, we participated in a presentation on the Innovations Clusters (FOI programs) as well as the System and Policy Level work currently underway.

After three special sessions the 2015 legislative session has finally come to an end. Overall, we are thrilled that the final budget and several bills support vulnerable children and families in Washington state.

SB 5159 was passed by the Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor on Feb. 4th at 1:30pm. The vote was along party lines. The bill was pulled in Rules and placed on the second reading calendar. It did not come up for a vote and therefore died.

SB 5895 passed the Senate and was referred to the House Appropriations Committee. Because the House did not take the bill up during the regular session it was sent back to the Senate and subsequently reintroduced. No vote was taken.

SB 5330 was amended and passed by the House Committee on Education. It was referred to the House Appropriations Committee, but did not get scheduled for a hearing prior to cut-off. Therefore the bill died.

The bill died, but the Senate proposed budget includes a proviso for $85,000 for the WA State Institute for Public Policy to conduct an empirical study of the validity and reliability of the safety assessment tool currently used in child welfare cases by the children’s administration of DSHS.

ESHB 1313 was introduced last session and made it to the House floor (it was not, however, brought up for a vote). The bill reverted back to House Rules, where it was pulled, brought to the House floor and passed by the House (52-45-1 excused). The bill was heard in the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee but was not brought up for a vote. Therefore the bill is dead.

SB 5245 was heard in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee on Jan. 28th at 1:30. It has not been scheduled for executive action; however, it appears that SB 5244 incorporates much of SB 5245.

HI 591 was heard in the House Judiciary Committee on Jan. 28th but has not been scheduled for executive action. It is very unlikely that the legislature will act on 591 and as a result, it will go to a vote of the people in Nov.

SB 6313 was heard in the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing & Insurance and is now in Senate Ways and Means. The bill was not heard in Ways and Means and therefore is dead. However, a similar bill (SB 5875) did pass.

HB 2415 heard and passed by the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing & Insurance. It was then referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee, where it was heard but not passed. The bill is dead.

HB 2335 did not originally come up in Ways and Means. But on the last day of the legislative session, an unexpected nighttime meeting of the Ways and Means Committee was called and the bill was amended and exec’d out. Agreement was reached to bring the bill to the Senate floor for a vote, and HB 2335 was passed unanimously, sent to the House for concurrence, and eventually signed into law by the Governor.

Although HB 2585 did not come up for a vote in the Senate prior to the March 7th cutoff, it did come up on the last day of session, in fact was one of the last bills passed! Because it had not been amended, it did not have to go back to the House for concurrence and was signed by the Governor.

HI 594 was heard in the House Judiciary Committee on Jan. 28th but has not been scheduled for executive action. It is unlikely the legislature will take further action on 594 and as a result it will be on the Nov. ballot.

HB 2672 was referred to the House Committee on Labor & Workforce Development and will be heard on Feb. 4th at 1:30 PM. The bill was voted on in the Labor & Workforce Development committee and referred to Appropriations. It was heard in Appropriations but did not come up for a vote. Therefore the bill is dead.

SHB 1285 was amended (consistent with the Senate bill) and passed by the House Judiciary Committee. It was referred and heard in Appropriations but did not come up for a vote. Therefore, the bill is dead.

HB 2582 was amended on the Senate, however the House refused to concur with the bill as amended. The House then asked the Senate to recede from their amendments, they did not, and the bill went back to House Rules. The bill is dead.

Although HB 2665 died in the Senate Human Services and Corrections committee, the extension of the Advisory Committee until June 30, 2015, was included in the House budget, as well as the final budget.

SB 6336 was heard and passed in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee. It was referred to Senate Ways and Means where it was heard but not exec'd. Therefore the bill is dead.

SB 5063 was heard, amended and passed in the Senate Ways and Means Committee and did not come up for a vote in the Senate, was referred back to Rules, and moved to the Rules X files. The bill died there.

HB 1355 was heard and passed in Appropriations, pulled in Rules and passed by the House. The bill has been referred to the Commerce and Labor Committee in the Senate and was heard on March 30th. It was not brought up for a vote and therefore is dead.

SB 5667 was referred to and heard in the Senate Ways and Means Committee, but was not scheduled for executive action and therefore is dead. The bill was amended onto another bill, SB 5915, that was passed by the Senate. See SB 5915.

SB 5915 was referred to the House Appropriations Committee, but was not scheduled for a hearing. The bill was referenced (and funded) in the Senate budget, however, which means it could resurface in the context of the budget discussions.

HB 1458 was heard, amended and passed in the House Health and Wellness Committee. The bill did not come up for a vote in the Finance Committee; however, it is possible language related to the legal age may be amended onto another House bill. Therefore, this bill is dead.

HB 1174, which had been referred back to House Rules after the end of the regular session, was brought out of Rules, passed by the House, and referred to the Energy, Environment, and Telecommuniciations Committee. No executive action was taken, therefore the bill is dead.

SB 5932 was heard in the Human Services, Mental Health & Housing Committee. The bill did not come out of committee and therefore is dead. It should be noted, however, that some aspects of the bill were amended onto SB 5404.

HB 1477 was referred to the House Finance Committee, but was not scheduled for a hearing. Therefore, this bill is dead. However, the companion, SB 5064, passed the Senate and was referred to the House Appropriations Committee. In spite of neither bill making it through both the Senate and House, the forecast did take place in February.

Substitute SB 5077 was released and heard on March 31st, passed by Ways and Means on April 1st, and debated on the Senate floor on April 2nd. The Senate finished going through and voting on the amendments around 2:30am or so on the 3rd, did not get enough votes for the necessary procedural bump to actually vote on the bill immediately. And, instead of coming in on Saturday, the next day they could take up the budget, they voted it off the floor on Monday, April 6th. Now that both the House and Senate have passed a budget the two can begin the process of working through their differences and coming up with a budget both bodies can support.

SB 6050 was introduced initially on Feb. 25th, but did not move out of Senate Ways and Means. It was a title only bill, meaning all that it said was: This act may be known and cited as the fiscal matters act. On April 29th, it was reintroduced and retained in Ways and Means. On May 28th, the bill was amended and passed, then sent to Senate Rules. It did not come up for executive action and therefore is dead.

SHB 1472 reverted back to House Rules after sine die; however, on April, 29th the bill was pulled out of Rules and placed on the 3rd reading calendar in the House; but it was not brought up for a vote so went back to Rules. On June 10th, the bill was once again pulled in Rules, placed on the House 3rd reading calendar but once again on June 11th, when the House was on the floor, did not come up for a vote. Therefore, this bill is dead.

SB 5944 was in the House Appropriations Committee when the legislature adjourned. It was sent back to Senate Rules, then brought to the floor of the Senate for a vote on the first day of the special session. The bill died in the 2nd special session.

HB 1365 was heard and passed in the House Health and Wellness Committee. However, it was not scheduled for a hearing in Appropriations and therefore is dead. However, funding for the screens was included in the House and Senate budgets. See SB 5317.

SB 5063 was heard, amended and passed in the Senate Ways and Means Committee and is now in Senate Rules. The bill did not come up for a vote in the Senate, was referred back to Rules, and moved to the Rules X files. This bill died in the 3rd special session.

SB 5378 was referred to the Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee and re-referred to the Senate Human Services, Mental Health and Housing Committee. It was not scheduled for a hearing. Therefore, the bill is dead.

Substitute HB 1106 was heard, amended and passed in the House Appropriations Committee and passed by the House on April 2nd. On June 1st the House Rules Committee was relieved of further consideration and the bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee. A proposed 2nd substitute version was heard on June 2nd; however, the bill has not yet come up for executive action. This bill died in the 3rd special session.

HB 2220 was introduced on March 30th and referred to Appropriations. It was considered a bill necessary to implement the budget so was not subject to the cut-off for introduction. The bill has not been scheduled for a hearing and therefore died.

SB 5688 did not get out of House Rules and therefore is dead. However, both the House and Senate budgets included funding for social-emotional learning , which means that it potentially be considered ‘necessary to implement the budget’ or solely be addressed through a budget proviso.

ESSHB 2136 passed the House and was referred to Senate Ways and Means. At the end of the 1st special session, the bill was referred back to the House Rules Committee. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on June 30, 2015 and went into effect on July 1, 2015.

HB 1139 was heard and passed in the House Public Safety Committee, sent to Rules, and passed by the House. The bill was referred to Senate Law and Justice, was not scheduled for a hearing and therefore is dead.

HB 1728 was heard and passed in Appropriations and went go to Rules. HB 1728 was put in the Rules X file, (which means not coming out of Rules) in great part because the Senate companion, SB 5486, passed the Senate and was referred to the House Early Learning and Human Services Committee. Therefore this bill is dead.

HB 1713 passed the House and was sent to the Senate. The Senate amended and passed the bill and sent it back to the House for concurrence. The House refused to concur and asked the Senate to recede from their amendments. When the legislature adjourned, agreement between the House and Senate had not been reached so the bill was sent back to House Rules. Rules was relieved of further consideration and the House passed the bill. It now goes back to the Senate. The Senate did not take up the bill during the 1st special session and therefore was referred back to the House. This bill is dead.

HB 1150 is dead, and the Senate companion bill (SB 5079) has also initially died later in the session. However, SB 5079 had reverted to the Senate Rules Committee and on May 27th it was pulled in Rules and placed on the Senate floor calendar. The Senate passed the bill on the 28th and sent it to the House. The House suspended the rules, placed the bill on the floor calendar and passed it. It will now go to the Governor.

HB 1970 was heard in the House Early Learning and Human Services Committee on Feb. 17th at 8:00 and was scheduled for executive action on Feb. 20th. HB 1970 did not come up for a vote in the ELHS committee and therefore is dead.

ESSHB 1491 was heard, amended and passed in the Senate Ways and Means Committee, was pulled in Senate Rules, and voted on by the Senate on April 9th. Differences between the version of the bill that passed out of the House and the version that passed out of the Senate went into a “conference committee.” This small group, made up of House and Senate members, Rs and Ds, worked to resolve their differences and bring an agreed upon substitute back to both houses for final passage. The bill was signed by the Governor on July 6 and went into effect October 9, 2015.

SB 5452 was heard, amended and passed by the House Appropriations Committee. It is currently in House Rules, where it is expected to stay, as the House bill is the likely vehicle. If the bill moves out of Rules, the bill as amended in Appropriations will be summarized. SB 5452 did not come out of House Rules and therefore is dead.

HB 1541 was amended on the House floor and passed. The bill was referred to the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Committee and was heard on March 16th. It was not scheduled for executive action and therefore is dead.

SB 5317 was heard in the House Health and Wellness Committee on March 25th, but did not come up for executive action and therefore was initially dead. However, funding is included in the proposed Senate budget. SB 5317 did come back to life on May 27th when it was pulled out of Senate Rules. On May 28th,the Senate passed the bill and sent it to the House. The House brought it to the floor and passed it before the end of the 1st special session! SB 5317 was signed into law on June 10th and went into effect on Aug. 27th, 2015.

POC is working to develop Oliver, a new technology solution that will help child welfare social service providers better understand their collective impact and streamline time-consuming business processes.

This 2014 policy brief provides background on the McCleary vs. State lawsuit and emphasizes that changes made only to the education system (and not social service system) threatens to widen the achievement gap for low-income and poor students.

SB 5486 will improve the Parents for Parents program, which engages families who have children in foster care and connects them to parents who have successfully gone through dependency and are prepared to offer support.

Parenting stress for child welfare involved families is caused by many factors, including mental health and food insecurity. This study examines predictors of stress for parents receiving in-home services and those with children in out-of-home care.

This paper describes the process used to adapt an evidence based, prevention-focused parenting program, Staying Connected with Your Teen™, for use with foster teens and their relative or foster caregivers.

Children of incarcerated parents are twice as likely as their peers to exhibit antisocial behavior problems. The Parent Child Study compares outcomes for incarcerated parents who undergo Parent Management Training versus services as usual.

This book chapter highlights the characteristics and needs of children with incarcerated parents and presents the professional literature on both the theory and the research regarding the value of mentoring for these children.

Lifetime suicide attempt history was linked to higher initial depressive symptoms and greater increases in the symptoms. Preventive intervention prior to the developmental period in which suicidal thoughts and behaviors are highest is expected to prevent suicide.

This report reviews research and strategy literature related to foster parent recruitment and retention, looks at trends in recruitment and retention, and outlines Washington State's policies and practices.

This brief reports that children with frequent family contact while in foster care experience a greater likelihood of reunification, shorter stays in out-of-home care, overall improved emotional well-being, and positive adjustment to placement.

This study provides evidence that children of parents who reported that they were "engaged" (e.g., trusted the child welfare system and/or their worker), had stable housing, and had completed a high school education reunified significantly faster.

In the early 1990s, kinship care emerged as a child welfare model. This brief presents a model based on a "collaborative mode of practice" designed to work for the maximum benefit of children in kinship care.

This report analyzed the results from a baseline survey of Children’s Administration supervisors. A summary of the findings highlights the supervisors’ perceptions of obstacles to helping families, the organizational climate, and job satisfaction.

This brief provides highlights from the 2008 Parent Survey, which shows that parents involved with Washington State's child welfare system are poor, unemployed, disproportionately of color, and living in unstable situations.

This legislative brief provides highlights from the 2008 Parent Survey, with an emphasis on parents’ economic hardships, parents’ risk factors, and the differences between parents' and social workers' views of the parents' service needs.

Utilizing data from a 20-year longitudinal study, this article examines the relationship between symptoms of conduct disorder, ADHD, and depression during late childhood and mid-adolescence and body mass index (BMI) during emerging adulthood.

This article discusses adaptations to make Staying Connected, an evidence-based parenting program designed to support adolescent children in avoiding high-risk behaviors, more relevant for foster families.

Following 36,797 children who first entered out-of-home care in Washington State between 2001 and 2007, this article identifies significant variation in the rates at which children experience legal permanency among jurisdictions within the state.

This study measures cortisol levels in Latino immigrant farmworkers in Oregon and compares measures of stress against the general population. Preliminary results suggest chronic stress plays a role in health risk among the Latino immigrant population.

This article evaluates the impact of an enhanced parental legal representation program on the timing of permanency outcomes for 12,104 children who entered court-supervised out-of-home care in Washington State for the first time between 2004 and 2007.

This article examines differences between incarcerated mothers, incarcerated fathers, and their families on factors that might be important to consider when creating the content and process of preventive intervention programs.

This review of the book Fostering Accountability concludes that the editors provide child welfare administrators with a cogent and comprehensive description of how results-oriented accountability might be implemented in a modern child welfare agency.

Using DSHS data for children entering out-of-home care for the first time between 2001 and 2007, this study examines how involvement in the dependency court process is related to the timing of reunification, adoption, or guardianship in Washington State.

This study compares adolescents who had had an incarcerated parent to those who did not across four areas: family social advantage, parent health, the family parenting strategies, and youth externalizing behavior and delinquency.

This article explores how former foster youth who aged out of care in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa are faring in the labor market at age 24 and examines the variability in employment and wages for these youth.

This article examines the characteristics and service needs of child welfare-involved mothers: Mostly impoverished, struggling to meet basic needs, as well as coping with early trauma, mental health problems, substance abuse, and domestic violence.

A 2008 survey of parents in Washington's child welfare system found that 20% of the parents are neither employed nor receiving public assistance. Controlling for demographic factors, these parents engage less with the child welfare system.

This article examines the direct and indirect relationships of four specific domains (parental incarceration, social advantage, parent mental and physical health, and effective parenting) as they relate to youth antisocial behavior.

An evaluation of the Parent to Parent Program in Pierce County, WA suggests that it reduces parents’ feeling of social isolation, resistance, and hopelessness, while providing valuable information about the child welfare and court systems

This article draws on factors that shape efforts to involve and engage child welfare involved parents and proposes a typology of six cost-effective strategies that can be readily employed by caseworkers to enhance and retain parent engagement.